I just learned this evening of Jennifer's passing, her and myself having never met, but felt a connection with her partly because of myself having Cancer and also because of Darby who is with me now, I got him maybe 3 weeks before she passed and always was wondering how she was doing, Jennifer if you are watching and I am sure you are, Darby is fine and doing well and appears to be happy with us here in Lexington, he is one terrific little Min Pin and I just love him same as you did. sorry we never got the chance to meet.

Jennifer will be greatly by everyone. She always was a beautiful soul. She brought alot of happiness to everyone she knew. She was the best neighbor we have ever and will ever have, we will miss her saying are you hungry? Because she always cooked some awesome meals! Both Jason and myself (Dallas) will keep her and Doby in our hearts. We love and miss you Jen!!

I am so sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. I remember her kindness above all! God Bless you all I will be praying.

you were a good friend to my daughter amanda..and now you can be her angel,,will miss you girlfriend

Jennifer and I were very good friends in grade school. My best memory of us together was the time we were maybe 12 or 13 and her mom Cheryl dropped us off at Southern where they had a carnival set up. We decided to ride the swings. Jennifer sat behind me. Did I mention I had just eaten lunch before we went, peanut butter and jelly and big red. Oh yes, you guessed it, I got sick, I threw up all over Jennifer. Needless to say we didn't stay after that. We laughed about that all the time. I don't think she thought that was funny at the time. I have so many fond memories of her. I am so lucky to have had a friend like Jennifer. We hadn't seen each other in many years but it doesn't matter. I was so amazed by all our classmates that came to the benefit. St.Rita was a great place. My prayers go out to Steve, Cheryl, Kenneth and all her family and friends. I was so sad to hear of her passing, I was in Florida and couldn't be there. My heart has been very heavy the last week. I know we while see each other again some day. Until then rest in peace Jennifer

Oechslin Family - We were so sorry to learn about Jennifer's passing. Had we of known in time, we would have come to the funeral home. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this time.
The Goins Family (Joyce, Dena, Cindy, Buddy, Jerry)

My prayer's are with you Kenny' and your family !!

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  I was so saddened to hear of Jennifer's passing.  Jamie and I will always remember what a beautiful and caring person she was inside and out. My deepest sympathy goes out to you Cheryl, Melody, and Peggy.

Jennifer was my Neice  she only was with us for forty year's. But she touched everybody's heart that knew her .She was the best and had the  best support from all the girl's she graduated with  co worker's we could all only strive to be that loved thank you all

I have fond memories of Jennifer when she was a little girl. My thoughts and prayers are with the Oechslin family at this difficult time.  May God Bless the Oechslin family.

I am so sorry to hear about Jennifer. I always enjoyed being around her in high school. She was always smiling and good to everyone. She will be missed.

Jennifer was a great nurse and coworker who quickly became my friend during our time on the 8 South/Epilepsy unit. Jenn will be greatly missed but will forever remain in our hearts. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Oechslin family & friends during this difficult time. Rest in Paradise Jennifer :)

Jennifer was such a patient and caring nurse. God bless her for the careful job she always did tying my long hair up in knots before attaching electrodes to me :D, so it wouldn't be as much of a mess later! She obviously had the gift with hair whether it be teased up 80's style or tied up a la EEG.

Her endless bright smile and conversations were great medicine! Thank you always!

Cheryl, my heart goes out to you at this most difficult time for the loss of your dear daughter, Jennifer.  Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that I just got the news that Jennifer had passed away.  Sorry I did not know so that I could have visited with you at the funeral home.  The best part of all of this is  knowing that Jennifer is not suffering anymore.   She is at peace and rest.  "Earth's Loss Is Heaven's Gain"

Jennifers mom-Cheryl, her dad-Steve and brother-Kenneth. Mike and I are so sad of the passing of Jennifer. Jennifer was and will always be a beautiful girl. God Bless and walk with all of you at this most difficult time. FLY WITH THE ANGELS JENNIFER.

I am so sadden to hear of Jennifer's passing. I went to St. Rita with Jennifer and she always made you feel like you were a very good friend of hers, even if you weren't. I went to the benefit up at St. Rita for her a couple of weeks ago, and it was so good to see all the people her short life touched, and especially how everyone from her graduating class of St. Rita were there to support her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

May God give her eternal rest and may her soul rest in peace. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jennifer was an excellent nurse at the University of Louisville Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.  She touched the lives of countless people living with seizures.  She was also a wonderful person and my friend.  She is irreplaceable and forever will be missed.

I am very saddened by the news of Jennifer's passing.  Jennifer was a very fun-loving, outgoing person and a great friend.  I feel privileged to have shared the good times of high school and beyond with her.  My prayers are with your family.

Best Jennifer Oechslin Memory Ever:  St. Rita, 5th & 6th graders traveling to Camp Earl Wallace. The year: 1983. There were so many of us that we filled an entire cabin, bunk beds crammed to the left and the right divided by one very disgusting bathroom.  On the left, the classmates I remember—Stephanie Silliman, Maria Clementi, Lisa Hornung, Kelly Bristow, Amy Bellucci, Crystal Brown, Tove Morrison, Lori Mattingly, Julie Hoffman, Tina Metzmeier, Jill McCubbins and of course, Jennifer Oechslin. We spent the first evening in our very own cabin talking well into the night, our cabin leader repeatedly petitioning sleep.  Finally, exhausted, the cabin leader demanded our silence, threatening us with “The next girl who speaks will have to get out of bed and clean the toilets!”-- Thus effectively subduing our persistent chatter… Until Tove looked across the aisle at me and said “Can she really make us do that?”… And suddenly there was a flashlight followed by one very exhausted cabin leader directing Tove out of bed and towards the toilets. Once they reached the bathroom, the cabin leader questioned us, with a bit of triumph in her now shrill voice “Is there anyone else in this room that would like to get out of bed and clean toilets along with this girl?”  All was silent. As a matter of fact, for the first time in 24 hours, not one of us had anything to say. But then there was one single voice.  Of every girl in the room, only one of us chose to speak up, to stand up for our friend.  This voice, articulate in its delivery and unyielding in its truth, reverberated all around us, effectively rooting us to our beds as we all attempted to determine the force behind the words.  And spoken, with an air of authority, and as only Jennifer Oechslin could deliver, came these words:  “Yes ma'am. I'll get up and help her.”  And up she got.  Jennifer left what provided her comfort to accompany her friend charged with an arduous task. It was a defining moment.  What happened next?  WE ALL GOT UP, the entire left side of the cabin following in Jennifer's wake! We never cleaned those toilets, and I cannot tell you what ever happened to the St. Rita cabin leader either. I can, however, tell you that her words, spoken when I was just shy of my 12th birthday, haunted me that summer of 1983.  They haunt me still. I wonder, did she remember this story? Did she realize that I did?  I have not seen Jennifer since 1985, but I will miss the woman this confident and courageous little girl had too little opportunity to become.

Cheryl, I am so saddened to hear of your loss.  You and your family are in my prayers.


Karen Duncan Smith

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Steve,

I am so sorry to hear of your daughter
Jennifer's death.  Your whole family will
be in my prayers. 

Dottie Feldkamp Miller

My deepest sympathies to all of Jennifer's family and friends.  She will always be remembered by her Pres sisters.

Dear Cheryl,

We love you and are so sorry to hear about Jennifer.  Our hearts are yours.  Please call if you need anything.

Sue Chandler Barnett & Terry Lee Chandler

To all of Jennifer's family: May you all find peace and comfort in the memory of her beautiful smile and spirit. With deepest sympathy, I send you love and prayers.
`Sue Bristow`

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Oeshslin Family...Jennifer was beautiful inside and out.  She brought a smile to everyone she met.  My heart breaks to hear of her passing.  God be with you all during this difficult time...heaven truely has a beautiful angel in their arms...

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Jennifer.  My heart goes out to your family.  May the comfort and love of God help you during this difficult time.

Cheryl

So sorry to hear about your daughter.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and David.  Know that there are people who love you and stand with you during this difficult time.

I have no words to take your hurt away, but know she is with her Heavenly Father and she is not suffering anymore.  I know Jennifer from high school and even then I had so much admiration for such a kind and beautiful person. In the 80's i really admired her big hair:) We don't understand things sometimes but we have to trust in Gods will.  May God wrap his arms around you during this time and give you strength.  Our deepest sympathy is sent to your family. You will remain in my prayers. God bless you and may you find comfort through our Lords strength.  Rest in Peace Jen, you will forever remain in our hearts.

I am saddened to hear this news, and my heart goes out to your family.  I went to St. Rita with Jennifer a long time ago, and I used to ride my bike to her house to play, as I lived in the neighborhood.  We probably haven't talked in 25 years or more, but I remember her fondly as a childhood friend.  I'm glad to see that she had a fulfilling life, short though it may be.

Cheryl and family
To God be the Glory for the things He has done.  I thank God for allowing Jennifer to pass my way.  She was a wonderful and beautiful young lady that loved her family and life itself.  God loved her most and He needed a Beautiful Angel with Him so He chose Jennifer. Rest my sister, we will miss you.  Watch over us ALL.

Jennifer was a wonderful person and a very good friend to those she would meet.  I know that I will always treasure her friendship and will miss her dearly.  I send my deepest sympathy to all of her loved ones and family.

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Oechslin family in the loss of Jennifer. God be with you and bless you in this most difficult time.

Jennifer was an amazing person. Heaven received a beautiful angel!!  Continued prayers during this difficult time!!

Cheryl, David ,Kenny and Steve ....words can't express the sorrow I feel for you all right now.  She was a wonderful daughter, sister and the best friend a girl could ever ask for.  This hole in my heart will never be filled by another.  Thank you for sharing her life with me.  May God somehow help everyone soon heal and celebrate her until we all meet with her beautiful face again.  I love you all and I will always love you Diddy!  Peacefully rest and watch over us all as our new angel.

I am so sorry for the loss of Jennifer. She was so young and still had so many great things left to do. She is home with God, the creator, now and is in a much better place than any of us. I knew Jennifer from high school, and while we weren't close friends, I will never forget certain things about her...the way her smile lit up her eyes and the warmth she conveyed when you spoke to her. I'll bet she was an amazing nurse. My condolences to her family.

OBITUARY

Jennifer Marie Oechslin

27 January, 1972 – 30 June, 2012

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Updates

Services